Ukrainian Inspirations | Figurative Paintings & Drawings by Liliya Muglia

Ukrainian Inspirations is a curated body of works exploring cultural memory, identity, and resilience through figurative painting, still life, and classical drawing. Rooted in Ukrainian heritage, this collection draws upon traditional symbolism, historical dress, ritual objects, and ancestral narratives to reflect the enduring strength of a people shaped by history, faith, and the natural world.

Each artwork within the collection is informed by centuries-old visual language—embroidered garments, wheat, fruit, iconography, and ceremonial forms—reinterpreted through a contemporary realist lens. These elements serve not only as cultural markers, but as metaphors for continuity, survival, and renewal across generations.

Spanning finished oil paintings, preparatory studies, and refined works on paper, Ukrainian Inspirations offers collectors insight into both the completed compositions and the artistic process behind them. Together, the works form a cohesive narrative honoring tradition while asserting the relevance of classical realism in modern cultural dialogue.

Original artworks and fine art print options vary by work and are detailed on individual pages.